The Conclusion of the Matter

What a beautiful day for an election - absolutely stunning weather. It was great day to see so many at the polls with the democratic process on display for the world to see. Standing there in line I was proud of my country, for our hard fought freedom is an ordained blessing that many in the world do not enjoy.

Over the past 2 years we have all heard more than we can remember about who said what, when and where. Much of what has been said is now reduced to short, sound bytes. However, something I heard yesterday by one of the Presidential candidates has really stuck with me. He said to his supporters that “we have the righteous wind at our back”. Was that a statement of confidence or arrogance? Either way it does not really matter.

You see, after all the counts have been tallied and the winner is announced, there is only one thing that really matters. The bottom line:

Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14)

Did our votes reflect the fear of the Lord or our righteous wind? Something to ponder as we await the celebration speeches.